Treble winners Man City to rival Arsenal for Declan Rice’s signature; England international viewed as replacement for Ilkay Gundogan, who is on verge of joining Barcelona; Arsenal preparing third bid for Rice after opening two bids were rejected; Man Utd also interested in midfielder
Manchester City are to rival Arsenal for the signing of West Ham captain Declan Rice.
Sky Sports News understands two “big” offers are expected to be made for Rice, one of them from the Premier League champions. West Ham are closer to getting the price they want after progress was made during talks on Thursday.
Sky in Italy are reporting City are prepared to pay £75m + £15m in bonuses payable across two years for Rice. Reporter Gianluca Di Marzio added on Thursday evening that Rice is getting closer to a Man City move and there is confidence an agreement can be made.
City are preparing for life without treble-winning captain Ilkay Gundogan, who is on the verge of joining Barcelona, and want England international Rice despite already agreeing a deal with Chelsea for Mateo Kovacic.
Having beaten Arsenal to last season’s Premier League title, Manchester City are now hoping to pip the Gunners to Rice’s signature.
Arsenal are preparing to make a third bid for Rice after seeing two offers rejected.
It is understood positive negotiations are continuing between the London clubs, who are said to be working on both the fee and payment structure of the deal.
Manchester United have an interest in Rice and there have been discussions internally about how possible it would be to sanction a deal.
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Due to Financial Fair Play rules, it is unlikely United could spend a huge portion of their budget on one player – especially as they have other areas they want to strengthen.
West Ham have agreed to let Rice go this summer but want a deal worth £120m if they are to sanction their captain’s departure.
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